over the edge
idiom
: into a mental or emotional state that makes someone completely lose control
His friends worried that the news might send/drive/push him over the edge.
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Stroud thinks that public input helped push Macon over the edge to win $5.6 million this month, in its third attempt.
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Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Peering over the edge into the eternity of non-existence and saying Aye!
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
That is until she is pushed over the edge and loses control.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Like other amazingly talented actors — Brando is one who springs to mind — the depth and breadth of her talent sometimes took her over the edge.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
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Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Peering over the edge into the eternity of non-existence and saying Aye!
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
That is until she is pushed over the edge and loses control.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Like other amazingly talented actors — Brando is one who springs to mind — the depth and breadth of her talent sometimes took her over the edge.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for over the edge
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